We recently connected with Pamela Nocerino and have shared our conversation below.
Pamela, first a big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights with us today. I’m sure many of our readers will benefit from your wisdom, and one of the areas where we think your insight might be most helpful is related to imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is holding so many people back from reaching their true and highest potential and so we’d love to hear about your journey and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
I didn’t. It’s actually a useful syndrome – kind of like a synonym for Beginner’s Mind. There’s wonder in it, even in self-doubt like “What do I think I’m doing here in this situation requiring so much of me?” There’s openness too, like looking at the opportunity as a chance to learn and grow, rather than be an expert. And of course, there’s the lack of preconceived ideas like WHAT and WHO, standing like sentries at the door of confidence.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
Lockdown gave me time and bravery never experienced before, and I refocused on the creative work I’ve always loved. The initial successes made me surprised and proud, and they inspired me to keep trying. Fast forward four years, and now I’m writing professionally in a variety of genres, I’m reconnected with a theater community I left decades ago, and I’m exploring new paid commissions in fine art. I’d like to expand my clients in ghostwriting and editing, affording me the flexibility to continue playwriting and poetry.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Some people diminish having a Plan B, but I need security to feel inspired to create. I’m the kind of person who needs a sure-thing to pay bills, so my energy feels free enough to create in my passion areas. Those are overlapping now, which was the goal of course, but I’ve never been the entrepreneur who risks it all without a net. Energy and grit are necessary too. Watch for the energy suckers in your life (screens, diet, people, self-talk) and reallocate your time to the energy GIVERS. Just follow what lights you up. Finally, stay in touch with creative outlets that fuel perspectives of joy. They can be related to your work, or separate, but they are what gives everything else meaning.
Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?
I’d love to collaborate with musicians again on songwriting. Maybe even a musical. I also love ghostwriting for nonwriters who have a story they want to tell.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://calidage.wixsite.com/calida
- Instagram: pamela_nocerino
